Yesterday I was asked to be the coach for my daughter's basketball team for one of their upcoming games. I think it is on the 1st of March. I said I would check on it since one of my friends needs help moving into her new home and I promised to help her. But my first reaction to the invitation to coach was to say "No" regardless of a scheduling conflict.
Let me explain. The basketball team my daughter is on is called Upwards Basketball; the team's name is the Gators. The games are played at a local church's gymnasium. The games are played there not because there is no other place, they are played there because Upwards is a religiously affiliated league. During practice and halftimes of the games, there is a brief sermon. I have a problem being the coach because I am an atheist. Yes, I attend the games. Yes, I sometimes help with the practices - I don't like parents who think the practices are a one hour baby-sitting service... I go because I think it is more important to be around my daughter than it is to shun religious beliefs. Besides, I am trying to raise her in an ethical way so she can make up her own mind later on. So, will I be the coach in two weeks? If I am not helping my friend move, then yes...
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OK. So you knew I would comment on this one. However, you hit the nail on the head - which is more important? Being with your daughter or using your "atheistic" views as an excuse? Well, duh. Of course it's more important to be with Cayley. However, I see your other dilemma - you have already made a committment to someone else for your time on that day. So do you help her move or do you join your daughter? Your daugher only has one dad, but I bet your friend has others who could help her move, and with a nice explanation, she'd understand why you can't be there. I think I would pick my daughter, but you'll have to do what you think is right.
gotta add that I can't figure out how to get myself a "Google/Blogger" identity, so I used anonymous in my last comment. Love you! Mom
I think I did it. Here goes - Mom
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